Question about quote to fix air conditioning on 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Ever done it? Didn't think so. I'd bet the reed valves in the compressor let go, and the junk circulated through the system. That would take out the condenser. EVERY time a system is opened you should replace the receiver/drier. If you own a GT it's a BEAR to get at the compressor and will tie up a lift all day. Firestone will buy the parts at wholesale and add their bite to make a bit on the parts too. AC work isn't fun. And they have to warranty the job because it will probably repeat. Profit's not evil either. ALTHOUGH I'd take AC work to a Mitsu dealer.

Usually the fan belt is off the A/C compressor only if the compressor is frozen. I'd believe the 980.00 for parts, but the labor to replace the compressor, receiver/dryer and charge the system should be more like 4 hours at the hourly rate.

I'd take the next day off if I were to charge 8 hours for something I could do in 4 hours!

i personally have never seen an entire system go out all at the same time...and i would seriously doubt that the condenser and dryer went out as well....with in the a/c lines is an orphus tube which costs like $5.00 regardless the vehicle is basicly a little filter that stops anything other than "free on" from circulating through you system. now if youre compressor is no good than its as simple as buying one and getting some one to replace it but make sure they know what they are doing...oh and by the way what is it that your a/c conditioner is actually doing, for all you know it may just have a leak, therefore youre compressor is not kicking in, or there may be a break in the wire as well but that all depends on what it is that your a/c is doing and what tests have you ran to find out exactly what it is. and another thing when you flush the lines as they would have to do when they replace any part of the a/c system , anything that may be in there would come out any way.

I would also recommend you steer away from Firestone. If you are going to use aftermarket parts call around to see who will install owner (you) supplied parts. Pick them up and then take them to whoever will put them on for you. I would price other shops and the dealer for comparison. If the dealer comes anywhere close go for the quality.

When my compressor kills my engine when it is forced to turn on... what does that mean?

blow warm air